“Humor is the opposite of all self-admiration and self-praise.”
Quote by Karl Barth
Work
Church Dogmatics Study Edition 20: The Doctrine of Creation III.4 § 55-56
The Church Dogmatics Study Edition is a comprehensive theological work that examines the doctrines of the Christian faith. This particular volume, centered on the doctrine of creation, provides a detailed scholarly examination of sections 55 and 56 of the third part, focusing on the creation narrative and its implications within Christian theology. more
Author
Karl Barth
Karl Barth was a Swiss theologian born on May 10, 1886, and died on December 10, 1968. He is considered one of the most influential theologians of the 20th century, known for his critical theological method and profound biblical exegesis. more
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